Author: Juliana Pelaez

Clay County residents share their thoughts to a potential change to the county’s firearm ruling for deer hunters

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County Commissioners have outlined three options on how deer hunters may use firearms. And for several residents in the county, they would like to see it changed, while others want it to stay the same. “I don’t believe most of these people know how to really hunt. I mean there are some guys that can…

Fargo homeowners share concerns over property assessments and the city assessor explains how the process works

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s an annual assessment for homeowners, and many still question how their property assessments rose substantially the previous year. “We gather all the sales that are happening in the real estate market. Whether they are commercial or industrial or residential apartments, whatever it is and we look at the difference between the assessed value and what…

BIA Foundation of Red River Valley opens applications for high school students pursuing careers in trade

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — High school students pursuing careers in construction trades have the chance to receive a scholarship up to $1,000. B-I-A Foundation of the Red River Valley is offering its annual scholarship to students planning to attend Minnesota State Community and Technical College or North Dakota State College of Science. BIA is the charitable arm of the Building…

Dr. Marshall Stewart announced as 16th president of NDSU after months long search

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State University has named Marshall Stewart as its 16th president, following selection by the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. “I’m grateful for their vote of confidence, and I can tell them one thing I’ll assure them of is I’ll do my best every day. I can’t promise you perfection, but I will…

Great Plains Food Bank and Corwin Automotive Group team up to bring annual ‘Stock the Shelves’

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As food insecurity continues to impact families across the region, the Great Plains Food Bank and Corwin Automotive Group are teaming up once again to launch the annual Stock the Shelves campaign. The annual spring campaign invites the public to make a financial gift online or donate food. Corwin has been partnering with the Great Plains…

Red River Women’s Studies Conference held at Minnesota State Moorhead

This years theme focused on exploring feminist thought and practice.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — This year’s annual Red River Women’s Studies Conference took place at Minnesota State Moorhead. The topics throughout the day focused on women’s struggles throughout history and its influence on today’s generation, and what work still needs to be done. “It’s really just a culmination of ideas from scholars, community members, artists, activists, that are deeply rooted…

The Fargo PRCA Rodeo returns to the Fargodome

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Rodeo fans, grab your hats as the Fargodome returns with this year’s PRCA Rodeo. The ProRodeo brings out about 190 competitors over two nights of action. They’ll do everything from riding bucking horses and bulls to specific timed events and ladies’ barrel. The rodeo showcases the best cowboys and cowgirls, all of them vying for the…

Fargo woman continues to lead the search for missing murder victim Isadora Wengel

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman has organized several searches for missing murder victim Isadora Wengel is planning another search for her remains. Maleah Jimenez didn’t know Idadora and only knew what was being published about her disappearance. She has no family relations or had any knowledge of what is required to search for a missing person. But she…

City of Moorhead asks residents for feedback on upcoming 1st Avenue project

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The project is part of an ongoing major renovation planned in downtown Moorhead. “Looking at 1st Avenue is really kind of a mobility corridor for both automobiles, but also for bikes and pedestrians. We really want to make sure the corridor is safe and is connected,” said Wade Kline, KLJ Engineering. The project continues further down…